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The Times of Malta dedicates its Editorial to Maltese literary giant Oliver Friggieri who was laid to rest yesterday. The Editor recalls how Friggieri regaled the Maltese nation and its…

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The Times of Malta says that Roberta Abela's cabinet is like a potpourri- a mix of dry leaves with some spices that can add flavour to the cabinet. It is…

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The Times of Malta says that the sooner the Nationalist Party realises it has little chance of currying favours with the hunters’ lobby, the better its chances of inching closer…

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The Times of Malta reflects on former Finance Minister Edward Scicluna's resignation. It says his legacy is one which saw significant financial improvement. However, this was partly achieved through financial…

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Times of Malta says Roberta Metsola's election as First Vice President of the European Parliament is a great achievement for the country. The Independent criticises the close relationship between the…

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The Times of Malta argues that if Government truly wants to ensure accountability and transparency, Prime Minister Robert Abela should instruct all government MPs to forthwith fill the questionnaire sent…

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Times of Malta reacts to news that the Labour Party and the Nationalist Party want younger cabinets. It says people should pick their representatives based on character, not age. The…

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The Times of Malta discusses Pope Francis' efforts to eradicate sex abuse from clerical communities and how this affects the local Church. It recalls that the Church in Malta was…

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The Times of Malta says the built heritage needs more defence, calling for the restructuring of the scheduling system and a review of the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage The Independent…

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The Times of Malta reacts to news that Jason Azzopardi allowed one of the country's top businessmen to pay his hotel bill in Tel Aviv in 2017. It says the…

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The Times of Malta joins the chorus of disapproval at the launch of Christmas events in Valletta. The Editor argues that luring people into Valletta with the promise of free…

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The Times of Malta says the education system is facing a challenging time. It says the quick shift to online learning caused by the pandemic has affected the education process.…

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The Times of Malta looks at the EU's long-term budget now that an agreement looks to be close to be achieved. The Editorial welcomes moves that the budget is linked…

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Maltese Editorials’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta discusses the Standards' Commissioners criticism of MPs who take up public appointments or jobs. It endorses having full-time MPs who are adequately paid to fulfil their…

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The Times of Malta looks at the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit's fine to Lombard Bank. The €340,058 fine comes after the bank breached five anti-money laundering provisions. It says Malta's…

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The Times of Malta focuses and the current economic and health situation, agreeing with the PM when ruling out an early election.The government needs to be more open and transparent…

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The Times of Malta argues that the selection of Bishop Mario Grech as a Cardinal speaks of this most welcome direction taken by the Church under Pope Francis. The Editor…

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The Times of Malta reacts to reports that Malta Financial Services Authority chief Joseph Cuschieri travelled to Las Vegas with murder suspect Yorgen Fenech. It calls for his resignation and…

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The Times of Malta says that it is not good enough that Charmaine Gauci holds weekly news briefing unaccompanied by Robert Abela or Chris Fearne. Abela and Fearne should explain regularly,…

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The Times of Malta today takes a look at the farming sector, and the challenges the currently face. The Editorial argues that in this day and age, do-it-yourself efforts by…

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The Times of Malta looks at the Church's position on gay and lesbian relationships after the Pope insisted homosexual people are children of God and have a right to be…

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The Times of Malta discusses the challenges faced by English language schools in Malta, saying that they should use the lull in business caused by COVID to revise their business…

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The Times of Malta looks at Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis' consultation on constitutional changes. The editor says effective consultation should lead to informed decision-making. The Independent says the majority…

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Times of Malta looks at controversy surrounding a European Parliament resolution on Bulgaria. It says MEP Roberta Metsola cannot vehemently defend the rule of law at home but not in…

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The Times of Malta focuses on the EU's decision to initiate proceeding against Malta with regard to its implementation of its cash for passports scheme, saying that this is a…

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The Times of Malta says that the budget focused on mitigating the economic repercussions caused by Covid-19. Challenges to the country's economic model caused by the coronavirus will be the…

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The Times of Malta notes that job preservation, especially in the hospitality and catering industries, is the underlying theme that underpins the 2021 Budget. The extension of the wage supplement…

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The Times of Malta says the government has not succeeded in balancing health and economic needs. It says health seems to have taken second place, which is a short-sighted move.…

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Times of Malta says three years after Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination, many of the crooks she wrote about are being exposed for what they are, and often in a courtroom.…

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The Times of Malta argues that constitutional changes related to the rule of law need be bounced of with citizens, saying that this is a question of trust and credibility.…

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The Times of Malta looks at the Nationalist's Party pre-budget document. The PN’s pre-budget document focuses on four key issues that underpin economic and fiscal planning. The government should acknowledge the importance…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times of Malta looks into the current situation of the Maltese financial services sector, noting that even if the coming Moneyval verdict on Malta’s performance in the fight against…

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The Times of Malta looks at the tourism sector and says that the industry is facing its worst crisis in fifty years. Industry leaders should re-think how the industry will…

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The Times looks at the latest European Commission report on the rule of law in Malta, which confirmed that "in recent months, the Government of Malta has continued its work…

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The Times of Malta shares its worry that deaths from Covid-19 have now increased to alarming levels and appeals to the authorities to share lessons learnt from the situation so…

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The Times gives a stinging assessment of former Joseph Muscat's political career in its editorial. It says Muscat’s success in strengthening social rights will be overshadowed by another singular achievement:…

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The Times' Editorial makes a scathing assessment of Labour's reaction to the election of new PN Leader Bernard Grech, arguing that the PL is not in a position to preach…

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The Times of Malta looks at workplace fatalities. It says we should not focus too much on statistics about accidents. It is also the workplace culture, organisation systems and leadership…

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The Times looks at reports that Malta may sign a Status of Forces Agreement with the US. It seems that Prime Minister Robert Abela and a majority of his ministers…

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The Times looks at the recent FinCEN document leaks by the International Consortium of Journalists. It says banks and their regulators should be held criminally responsible for money laundering as…

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The Times of Malta discusses the ethical dilemmas in a situation where government is pushing sexual and reproductive rights in the Maltese islands while doctors want to include a conscientious…

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The Times looks at the upcoming equality bill. The bill is currently making its way through parliament. Several organisations, including the Medical Council, the Medical Association of Malta and the…

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The Times of Malta’s editorial gives a scathing assessment of the Electrogas and Vitals scandals, saying that standards of awarding public contracts must be improved to assure taxpayers they will…

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The Times says there is no easy answer to whether schools should remain open or closed. Leaving children at home could be detrimental to their psychological and social development. However,…

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The Times reacts to the arrest of former chief of staff Keith Schembri. It says there was rot at the centre of power which was being exposed. It is too…

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The Times of Malta looks into the benefits of community policing, arguing that while police officers cannot be everywhere, the community is everywhere. And there lies the success of community…

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The Times of Malta argues that a strong push to combat the recent surge in coronavirus cases in Malta is needed, more so now that schools will be re-opening in…

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The Times looks at a revision of the planning policy for areas outside the development zone. It says it should no longer be the case that it takes public outcry…

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The Times looks at the upcoming budget. It welcomes government plans not to increase taxes in the short-term to deal with the economic consequences of the pandemic. However, it says…

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The Times says prostitution reform should focus on the challenges faced by people in the industry. It would be unlikely that people will be saved from exploitation if there isn't…

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The Times of Malta criticises PN Leader Adrian Delia for trying to secure votes by resorting to right-wing comments, describing his rhetoric as weak and cheap bait that’s been tried,…

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The Times of Malta looks at Prime Minister Robert Abela’s recent economic plans. Abela had announced five pillars of economic policy that the country will focus on for the next…

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Malta’s Victory Day – Postponed – CDE News Editorial

Today is an unusual Victory Day remembrance for the Maltese islands. Having perhaps celebrated prematurely victory on the coronavirus, we find ourselves three weeks before the re-opening of schools with…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Malta's road to economic recovery is chosen as Monday's Editorial by two of the Editors today, with planning and gender equality also finding space in today's leading op-eds. The Times…

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The Times of Malta says that the arts and culture sector are facing great challenges due to the Coronavirus crisis. It says that this sector is vital and urges people…

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